Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Real-World Business Lifecycle Problems
by Leica Ison

Today, I'm moving from 'why' to 'how.' in my March series. Let's get practical about AI. Yesterday I talked about why AI is a must-have for CEOs in 2025. Today, I'm rolling up the sleeves and showing you how AI delivers real results."
I'm diving straight into the practical applications of AI that can transform your business across the entire lifecycle, from product development to sunsetting, customer comms and relationships and beyond. Forget the robots —this is about tangible solutions that deliver real results.
Here's how AI can tackle your everyday business challenges:
- Lifecycle-optimised automation: Imagine AI streamlining your operations across all stages of the lifecycle. This means automating repetitive tasks in product development and innovation, optimising customer onboarding processes, and even managing the end-of-life phase for products or services with greater efficiency.
- Customer insights that drive lifecycle engagement: AI can analyse massive amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns and predict customer behavior at every stage of a product lifecycle. This means targeted initiatives for right lifecycle stage, targeted retention campaigns, and proactive churn prevention strategies that foster long-term loyalty.
- Risk management that protects your business throughout the lifecycle: AI can identify and mitigate risks in real-time across all stages of the lifecycle. This includes proactively addressing compliance issues in product management, monitoring for fraud in customer transactions, and ensuring data security throughout the lifecycle of sensitive information.
- Data-driven decision-making for every lifecycle stage: AI provides the insights you need to make informed decisions at every stage of the lifecycle, from optimising product launch strategies to compliance in customer communications and even predicting the optimal time for product retirement.
But here's the key to maximising AI's impact: Lifecycle Governance and a "product team mindset."
Product Team Mindset: To truly unlock the power of AI, you need to foster a "product team mindset"—a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement that empowers your team to embrace AI and drive innovation across all lifecycle stages.
The Bottom Line:
AI isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer. By embracing practical AI applications, prioritising lifecycle governance, and fostering a "product team mindset," CEOs can solve real-world business problems, drive growth, and create a more sustainable and successful future.
Now, it's your turn! Share in the comments how you're already using AI to solve business challenges or what areas you're most excited to explore.
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Leica
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